PatientsLikeMe : Metformin Treatment Report

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Patients

Taking Metformin
12 Patients currently take Metformin
2 Patients stopped taking Metformin
cheryilyn Mouth/throat: severe Arms: severe Chest: moderate Legs: severe See profile cheryilyn 1000mg daily since May 15, 2007
MarB Mouth/throat: none Arms: severe Chest: moderate Legs: moderate See profile MarB 1000mg daily since Jun 01, 2008
Syguy Mouth/throat: mild Arms: mild Chest: mild Legs: mild See profile Syguy 1000mg daily since Dec 10, 2007

Brand Names: Glucophage, Glumetza, Ratio-Metformin
See also: Janumet, Janumet 50/1000, Janumet 50/500

What is Metformin? Metformin is used to regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels in people with Type II diabetes. Read more...

14 patients in the community are taking or have taken Metformin.

Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Other	14	100%

Based on the patients currently taking Metformin.

How long current patients have been taking Metformin or how long patients were taking Metformin before stopping.

0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
0	0	1	1	2	6

0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
0	0	1	0	0	1

Why Patients Stopped Taking Metformin (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice	2	100%